Energy Market Analyst - Gas

About Energy Exemplar 

In an era where the world is rapidly advancing towards a cleaner future through decarbonization, stakeholders from across the entire energy value chain are having to navigate the complexities of the energy ecosystem. We seek to enable our customers to do so with confidence.   

Our mission: Empowering Transformative Energy Decisions. 

Founded in 1999 in Adelaide, Australia, Energy Exemplar’s PLEXOS® modeling and simulation software is trusted by innovative organizations across the globe. On one unified platform, stakeholders from across the entire energy value chain are revolutionizing the energy ecosystem and seamlessly planning for the future of energy with unprecedented clarity, speed, and innovation.  

Our impact is global and is being recognized across the industry: 

• Finalist for the 2024 Reuters Global Energy Transition Awards in the 'Technologies of Change' category  

• Finalist for the 2024 Go:Tech Awards in the 'Most Innovative Use of Technology’ category 

• 2022 USEA/USAID Corporate Volunteer of the Year   

• 2022 Impact Award Winner for our impact on the energy industry and the current energy transition  

At Energy Exemplar, we believe in empowering our people by offering flexibility in how, when, and where they work. This flexibility has been a cornerstone of our success, fueling significant growth over the years, with the company expanding at an impressive rate of approximately 30% year over year. We understand that the best results come when our team members can balance their professional and personal lives, so we support various working arrangements that help you thrive. 

We don’t just celebrate the excellence of our products but champion the quality of our people. They own their outcomes and perform to their best – every day. whether you're working from home, in the office, or on the go. Our flexible work culture fosters innovation, collaboration, and trust, making it easier to stay engaged and connected, no matter where you are. That’s what makes us who we are and a great place to work. Our core values ‘Customer Success’, ‘One Global Team’, ‘Integrity and Ownership’ and ‘Innovation Excellence’ reflect the way we work and are always at the forefront of everything we do. 

About the Position

Energy Exemplar develops and maintains datasets to help our clients analyse and forecast European power and gas markets.  We have a technical team whose role it is to collect the data and develop base datasets.  The role is to develop these base datasets into simulation-ready datasets within PLEXOS, ensuring they meet varying customer requirements and accurately portray the latest market outcomes and future trends. 

This role is to calibrate, tune and continually improve the data quality and modelling methodologies used in the European datasets, focusing particularly on the natural gas and hydrogen markets. The role includes reviewing gas markets & fundamentals, gathering data and curating them into energy models for analysis. The successful candidate would have, and be enthusiastic to develop further, an understanding of energy market fundamental drivers (eg demand/supply balance of the gas market) and be able to apply this knowledge to produce PLEXOS-based models of the current and future European power and/or gas markets.  An understanding of the emerging economics of new low carbon energy storage technologies, such as utility-scale batteries and hydrogen production would be very useful.

The role has a heavy modelling focus. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the building of gas market models and gas systems models, using Energy Exemplar’s flagship PLEXOS software tool (the role does not require programming/software development).  They would also be expected to be able to document the changes made, and provide though leadership to support modelling developments and outcomes.  They will also interact with customers to respond to dataset-related questions, and take part in customer data product demonstrations and webinars.

This senior gas analyst works in close collaboration with a team of technical subject matter experts. The position is supported by strong training, coaching and mentoring and provides opportunity for professional growth and career advancement. Successful candidates will have a strong background in modelling, gas markets and good customer facing skills; as well as being professional, driven and able to multi-task in a dynamic and often changing environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Calibrate dataset results and add forecast data to produce market analytics datasets
• Set up and run PLEXOS
• Work with the technical team to identify additional data sources, and ensure data is clean and appropriate for model input
• Specify work for the technical team to improve data quality and modelling methodologies
• Design and produce calibration reports
• Work with the global power and gas dataset teams to apply consistent methodologies and also integrate into global energy (power, gas, hydrogen) models
• Review energy markets & fundamentals, gathering data and curating them into energy models for analysis
• Provide continual improvement for the gas dataset, using ENTSOG and other sources to provide future market views, and develop and use your understanding of Customer Use cases to ensure the dataset continues to meet customer requirements. Use PLEXOS to implement and test new methodologies
• Document and present results, both internally and externally to clients
• Produce technical pre-sales and sales collateral including presentations, documentation.
• Carry out research and understand trends and developments in EMEA energy markets, providing thought-leadership towards customers.
• Fulfill other duties as required by EMEA’s Senior Leadership Team and other department personnel as requested/required.

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Energy Economics, Operations Research, Mathematics or similar.
• 5 years’+ experience in gas industry with a strong understanding of gas systems, gas market fundamentals and economics
• Prior experience in building gas market or gas systems models
• Foundational knowledge of gas systems Planning (transmission and distribution network planning, European decarbonization policy impacts. etc.)
• Foundational knowledge of gas markets & associated economics (key market drivers, gas trading, gas storage valuation, etc)
• Prior experience in building gas market or gas systems models
• Ability to communicate complex subject matter in an easy to understand manner
• Strong commercial awareness
• Top down approach to problem solving – ability to see the big picture
• Strong interpersonal presence and skills - demonstrated ability to build rapport
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong listening and presentation skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
• Self-driven, results-orientated with a positive outlook and a focus on quality
• Thorough knowledge of standard Microsoft programs – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities
• Sense of urgency for goal achievement
• Strong desire for personal and career advancement

Desired but not required

• Knowledge of PLEXOS or other mathematically based optimisation tools

Energy Exemplar is an equal opportunities employer and we value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing and fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Bring your authentic self and help us build an inclusive world together! To support you in being the best version of yourself during the application and interview process, please let us know if you have any specific requirements.